Dental Technician - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Engineering Technician 3

Job Title

Dental Technician

Department

Clinic Engineering and Facilities Support | Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry

Compensation Range

$5, $6,186.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

February 18, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2024

One year term with possibility of extension.

Job Description Summary

The UBC Faculty of Dentistry is rapidly expanding the use of digital technology for both teaching and research activities. State of the art digital dental technologies have been added to increase our student exposure to digital dentistry.

In addition to our existing digital facility where natural tooth and implant restorations are designed and treatment planned for delivery in both Undergraduate (DMD) and Graduate Specialty programs we have created spaces where 3D printing technology are being used to print surgical guides, provisional restorations, diagnostic models and treatment models for clear aligner orthodontic therapy.

A new Graduate Orthodontics Digital Lab has also been set-up which will focus on workflows to produce in-house retainers and clear aligners.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Clinic Director and is supervised by the Senior Manager of Facilities. Interacts with the Clinic faculty, staff and students and may liaise with external vendors. Takes direction from faculty leads who support digital dentistry efforts on behalf of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Work Performed

Oversees the daily operations of the digital dentistry facilities to ensure all scanning, printing and milling equipment is in excellent working order for efficient use by students and faculty. This includes hardware as well as the related, operating software.
Performs repairs as well as diagnostic, preventative and general maintenance on a wide variety of complex digital dentistry equipment.
Manage the booking and usage of equipment and computer terminals, in conjunction with IT.
Manages inventory of all digital dentistry lab needs. Ordering of all printing resins and stock control of resin, build plates and any other items needed to maintain efficient operation of available dental printers (Straumann, Formlabs and Sprintray hardware already in service within our facility).
Orders chairside CEREC CAD/ CAM supplies (i.e. ceramic blocks, milling burs, etc.)
Ensures all material manufacturer's instructions and recommendations are being followed related to software updates, repairs and maintenance as required.
Demonstrates operation of equipment to students and faculty.
Makes recommendations on the adaptation and modification of digital dentistry and simulation lab equipment to meet user needs.
Designs, modifies and adapts equipment components to meet specific needs.
Compiles data and ensures accurate database entries are maintained for technical records, software licenses, expiry dates of resins, etc.
Keeps informed of advances in digital equipment and related technology.
Ensures quality standards are met.
Perform other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors or incorrect decisions could have a serious impact on the digital dentistry and simulation lab users, educational activities and sensitive equipment.

In addition, failure to ensure that adequate safety protocols are in place could cause significant risk and liability for the university.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Clinic Director. Supervised by the Senior Manager of Facilities. Takes direction from faculty unit leads.

Supervision Given

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a technical college or institute, graduation from a Biomedical program, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
Minimum of three years of related experience.
Dental Technician experience is preferred. RDT/CDT or an Information Technology background is strongly preferred.
Intraoral scanner experience preferred (3Shape/iTero).
Experience in using and servicing digital dental printers. (Straumann, Formlabs, Sprintray)
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex digital dentistry technologies.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.
Excellent technical knowledge of equipment.
Ability to work effectively independently and in an environment.
Ability to analyze and effectively resolve a variety of complex issues in a fast paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively use office software at an intermediate level (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel).
Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
Excellent time management skills.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible to work an afternoon/weekend shift if required.